# DIBBS #SPE7M4-27-T-0510

DLA Solicitation for Metal Tube Assemblies and First-Article Testing

**Posted:** October 09, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** SPE7M4-27-T-0510
**NAICS:** 332919

DLA Weapons Support is seeking a small-business supplier for metal tube assemblies from approved sources Eaton Aeroquip LLC and RC Fluid Engineering, Inc.
- **Government buyer:** Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Weapons Support, Fluid Handling Division; point of contact: Philip Adu-Adjei.
- **Requirement:** 39 metal tube assemblies, NSN 4710-01-229-7700.
  - Approved-source part numbers: Eaton Aeroquip LLC AE8533OU and RC Fluid Engineering, Inc. 180002-00.
  - One separate government first-article test unit is required; it is not included in the 39 production units.
- **Notable requirements:** Restricted-source item requiring government engineering source approval and manufacture to cited OEM drawings. The item is identified as critical application; origin inspection and acceptance, IUID, and specified military packaging are required.
- **Set-aside:** Total small-business set-aside.

### Description

GOVERNMENT FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000052, Purchase Request: 7012186968)
TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL (QTY: 39, NSN: 4710-01-229-7700, Purchase Request: 7012186968)
  Approved Sources:
  - CAGE: 00624, Part No: AE8533OU, Company: EATON AEROQUIP LLC
  - CAGE: 057Y9, Part No: 180002-00, Company: RC FLUID ENGINEERING, INC
 

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